Job Description

Job Title

Programme Associate

Position Type

Full-time

Business Unit

UTMT Society

Reports To:

State Team Leader

Location:

Palghar, Maharashtra

About UTMT Society:

Under The Mango Tree Society enhances farmers' skills in indigenous beekeeping and promotes a supportive economic ecosystem to boost agricultural productivity and improve rural lives for small and marginal farmers. More details at https://www.utmtsociety.org/

UTMT Society's work spans Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, impacting the lives of over 1,84,000+ farmers. As part of a small team in a young organisation, we provide a challenging work environment with excellent opportunities for learning and growth.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary assessments of villages and locations.
• Plan and implement awareness programs in the selected villages.
• Collaborate with Senior Programme staff to identify potential beneficiaries.
• Organize and conduct training programs, ensuring that all approved IEC materials are printed and distributed during the sessions.
• Verify that vendor orders for beekeeping boxes and other equipment are completed and delivered correctly.
• Assist technical staff in planning and monitoring their follow-up visits.
• Identify potential beekeepers and suitable sites for apiaries, and support the monitoring of their development.
• Ensure the timely execution of the bee flora program, which includes planning, distribution, and monitoring of harvest data collection.
• Supervise the maintenance of the Beekeeping Resource Center.
• Identify and foster the development of local capacities, such as Master Trainers and potential technical assistants.
• Implement the honey and wax collection plan according to the required quality standards.
• Actively participate in monitoring and evaluation activities in the field, coordinating with the field team, collecting data on time, and addressing any challenges that arise.
• Monitor and review the logbooks and accounts of field staff.
• Engage actively in team meetings and maintain accurate records of discussions and decisions.
• Assist the Senior Programme Staff with program management, office management, networking, and administrative tasks, including HR data collection..

Educational Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work or Rural development

Preference

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in the development sector
• Must be a local resident or from a nearby location.
• Basic understanding of the social sector is required.
• Proficiency in Marathi is essential.

Other Skills / Competencies

• Ability to think critically and make decisions related to on-field matters 
• Basic skills in financial management 
• Proficiency in report writing is advantageous 
• Basic computer skills are required 
• The candidate should be flexible, willing to work in a startup environment, and possess strong problem-solving abilities.   

Additional Notes

• The role involves travelling to the field up to 15 days a month, to various programme areas.
• Reporting authority is the State Team Leader
• Salary Range: INR 30,000 – 38,000 per month as per experience

Email

info@utmtsociety.org

Position offered

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Job Email ID:

info(at)utmtsociety.org